Development and happiness: Both are possibleAdd to learning list
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IE School of Global and Public Affairs
Gross domestic product (GDP) is the indicator that has traditionally been used to measure economic activity. However, it is now understood that a country’s development also involves many other variables, including those related to the environment, education, and health. Bhutan went a step further by developing the Gross National Happiness index, which measures a society’s happiness on the basis of criteria that are not purely economic. This approach can be extrapolated to organizations, which increasingly have the double objective of being financially sustainable while also having a positive impact on society.
Topics
- Sustainable Development Goals
- 2030 Agenda
- Breaking the silos
- Leave no one behind
- Peace, justice and strong institutions
- Partnerships for the goals
- Language
- English
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